Projects Enhancing Access and Safety

Rendition of the new Ten Mile River Bridge being built on Route 1 in Mendocino County

"The California Department of Transportation provides for the needs of travelers of all ages and abilities
in all planning, programming, design, construction, operations, and maintenance activities and products on
the State highway system. The Department views all transportation
improvements as opportunities to improve safety, access, and mobility for all
travelers in California and recognizes bicycle, pedestrian, and transit modes as
integral elements of the transportation system."

"The Department develops integrated multimodal projects in balance with
community goals, plans, and values. Addressing the safety and mobility
needs of bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit users in all projects, regardless of
funding, is implicit in these objectives." [Excerpt from Caltrans
Deputy Directive DD-64-R1 (PDF 1.9M), signed October 2, 2008 by Randell H. Iwasaki, Chief Deputy Director]

Some examples of current projects:

The Albion River Bridge project on Route 1 in Mendocino County
proposes to add wider shoulders for bicycles and an accessible 5-foot wide pedestrian walkway.

Some examples of past projects:

The Greenwood Creek Bridge project on Route 1 in Mendocino County is adding wider shoulders for bicycles and an accessible 5-foot wide pedestrian walkway.

The Ten Mile River Bridge replacement project on Route 1 in Mendocino County added wider shoulders for bicycles and an accessible 5-foot wide sidewalk.

The Mad River Bridges replacement project on Route 101 in Humboldt County added wider shoulders for bicycles and a multi-purpose path to the northbound bridge for bicycles and pedestrians.